Three Questions to Ask Other to Grow Your Business

Business leaders must make and update strategic plans, and generally take stock of their organization. Consider reaching out to 15 to 20 people and ask these three questions: These questions can be posed to several team members, close personal friends, and a few referral sources in your professional circle. You may not like all the […]

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What to Do When the Kids Don’t Want the Business

Many business owners are surprised to find out their kids don’t want to take over. Maybe the kids never wanted it. Or maybe they changed their mind after working in the business for a while. Either way, some business owners get caught having to make quick decisions about how to transition their company. Our Advice […]

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How Earnouts Can Benefit Both Buyer and Seller

When selling a business, an earnout is essentially a commitment by the buyer to pay the seller a certain amount of money tied to future performance after a sale. While this method is a great way to boost the value of a company, it can be a risky proposition for a seller. In many cases […]

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What is Dry Powder in the Merger & Acquisition World?

You may have heard about the unprecedented level of “dry powder” in the market. In the M&A world, dry powder refers to the cash reserves businesses keep on hand to fund acquisitions or future business investments. In recent years, private equity firms have amassed record amounts of investor dollars, also known as dry powder. These […]

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